Trump-Kim summit concludes without any agreements

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The second and final day of the summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) leader Kim Jong Un ended in Hanoi summit without an agreement being reached.

The two leaders had a one-on-one conversation and a dinner Wednesday night at Hanoi's Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel, where both expressed upbeat expectations about the outcome of their talks.

Updated at 3:20 p.m. BJT

Trump said he had very "productive" discussions with DPRK leader Kim Jung Un, but added that they decided not to sign anything today.

He also told reporters the DPRK wants the sanctions lifted, but that the U.S. is not willing to do so, after the summit ended.

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a news conference after his summit with DPRK leader Kim Jong Un at the JW Marriott hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam, February 28, 2019. /Reuters Photo

"Basically, they wanted the sanctions lifted in their entirety, and we couldn't do that."

"We haven't given up anything," Trump added, saying he looked forward to future talks with the DPRK.

Trump added that Kim had vowed not to test any rockets, missiles or anything nuclear.

Trump also praised China's role in addressing the issues on the Korean Peninsula.

China has been a big help and influential, Trump said while answering a question from CGTN during the news conference.

Updated at 2:41 p.m. BJT

The second summit between Trump and Kim in Vietnam ended without an agreement on Thursday, but constructive discussions on denuclearization of the DPRK and the country's economy took place over the two days, the White House said Thursday.

"No agreement was reached at this time, but their respective teams look forward to meeting in the future," White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said in a statement.

The motorcade transporting DPRK leader Kim Jong Un passes the Opera House after leaving the Metropole Hotel after his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Hanoi, Vietnam, February 28, 2019. /Reuters Photo

The two leaders left the Metropole hotel as the summit ended early and without lunch or a signing ceremony. Trump's press conference, which was planned for after the summit, was moved forward by almost two hours to 0700GMT.

Reporters are ready for Trump's press conference. /CGTN Photo

Updated at 2:15 p.m. BJT

The schedule of the Trump-Kim summit changed abruptly and White House Spokesperson Sarah Sanders said it "appears unlikely" that lunch and a signing ceremony will be held.

Trump is expected to hold a press conference at around 2 p.m. local time.

Updated at 12:24 a.m. BJT

The two had productive discussions, and the relationship between them is getting better, Trump said about his meeting with Kim and their top aides during the expanded meeting.

When asked whether they are discussing human rights, Trump said that they were discussing everything.

Kim said he would not be in Vietnam meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump if he was not prepared to pursue the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.

In answers to reporters' questions during his meeting with Trump, Kim also said he would welcome the idea of putting a U.S. liaison office in the DPRK's capital, Pyongyang.

Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump attend the extended bilateral meeting in the Sofitel Legend Metropole hotel with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, White House National Security Adviser John Bolton, acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney, DPRK Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho and Kim Yong Chol, Vice Chairman of the DPRK Workers' Party of Korea's Central Committee, during the second DPRK-U.S. summit in Hanoi, Vietnam, February 28, 2019. /Reuters Photo

Updated at 10:36 a.m. BJT

The scheduled private talk lasted shorter than expected and concluded at around 9:35 a.m. local time.

The two were seen emerging from the meeting room with their interpreters and taking a walk in the hotel garden, joined by U.S Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Kim Yong Chol, vice chairman of the DPRK's Workers Party of Korea (WPK) Central Committee, who had both been waiting outside.

They will now have an expanded bilateral meeting.

Updated at 10:33 a.m. BJT

The two leaders are now in a private one-on-one meeting, which is scheduled to last up to 45 minutes.

A joint signing ceremony is expected later in the afternoon.

What was said at last night's private meeting is still unknown.

Updated at 9:58 a.m. BJT

Before beginning their meeting, Trump and Kim again expressed optimism.

"The relation between us is very strong," Trump told reporters, adding that a lot of "good things" will happen.

Kim, equally optimistic, said, "Good results will come out."

During the short briefing, Trump emphasized that he will not hurry the negotiations.

"No rush, we just want to do the right deal," said Trump.

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